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String theory: Talking to kids about Sports Illustrated swimsuit issuesSports Illustrated has released its annual swimsuit issue 鈥� including its first a plus-size model 鈥� offering parents a chance to check in with their kids about body image and offer a reality check.聽- Girls in sports: 鈥橪ike A Girl鈥� has never been more importantGender equity in sports is still lacking, but a mom wants to make sure her son sees women as powerful athletic role models, and that he never learns 'Like A Girl' to mean anything other than powerful.
Suspension for 'Hobbit' ring threat: How are schools handling discipline?A young boy in Texas was suspended for threatening a classmate with an imaginary ring made popular in J.R.R. Tolkien books. As educators and legislators look to reform school discipline, are these cases a step backward?
Taming of the spatulaA slow start to her culinary endeavors and a near kitchen disaster offers one mom a perfect illustration of the challenges of parenting.
Humans of New York donates $1 million: How to make a nice gesture sustainableThe popular blog Humans of New York has donated $1 million to help Brooklyn students pay for a visit to Harvard and scholarships. How can a one-off donation make a lasting impact?
Pregnant women bribed to quit smoking: Like mother, like child?A test program in Britain which rewards pregnant women smokers who quit with shopping vouchers raises a couple questions for parents who are concerned with rewarding kids for good behavior.
Baby Nutella a no-go: How we might be overthinking baby namesA French couple was told they couldn't name their child Nutella. Meanwhile, some parents might pay $35,000 for a team of experts to craft their baby's name. The name game among parents might be getting a little out of hand.
An alternative to Disney's 'Frozen' cruise packagesWhile some parents might already be online booking tickets for Disney鈥檚 new cruises inspired by the film 'Frozen,' others with less to spend might be up-talking entirely different water adventures in hopes of making a splash.
Welcome to preschool: Time to enroll for next yearOne mom is just getting the hang of the preschool schedule when the next year鈥檚 registration process begins.
George Takei reignites discussion on lackluster science fair fare聽A photo originally posted on George Takei's Facebook wall in 2014 illustrates the cookie cutter nature of school science fairs, and it has re-surfaced in time for this year's science fair season.聽
That's Mom to you, Mr. KiddoWhat we call others, and what we ask to be called ourselves, does still matter in a world of first-name-only pop stars and retail associates.- Dad gets $26 invoice after son misses friend's partyA dad in the UK was issued a 'no-show' invoice after his son did not make it to a classmate's birthday party. Are parents on the hook for the cost if there is a cancellation for a child's birthday party?
How to not make 'chores' a dirty wordSome kids love to help out, while others might run the other way when the word 'chores' is mentioned. Here are a few tips for recruiting kids of all ages to help around the house.聽
Man your battle stations! We're headed to the zoo.A mom surprises her family and herself when her plan for a fun Saturday at the zoo resembles a military operation.聽- Taylor Swift helps fan shake off student debtIt's hard to shake off student debt, unless Taylor Swift is in your corner.
Britain taps youth to determine latest social network favoritesKids' taste in social networks seems to change faster than it takes to post an Instagram, but one group in the UK is working directly with teens to ensure their data is the most up to date and relevant.聽
鈥楪enealogy Roadshow鈥� returns: My hunt for the pioneer parentsPBS premieres a second season of 鈥楪enealogy Roadshow鈥� January 13 and one mom learns from the experts how to search for more information about the great parents of her family before her.
Chokehold on the playground: How much has roughhousing changed?There's roughhousing, then there are lethal moves, and most kids couldn't tell you the difference when wrestling on the playground. The bigger danger might be that many teachers and parents don't know the difference either.
From too much to just enough: The simple joys of a minimalist childhoodOn the road to a minimalist home, one mom realizes that kid stuff is a major roadblock, and the youngest members of the family need to get on board to make minimalist living a success.
Charlie Hebdo: Avoid anxiety by associationCharlie Hebdo attacks seem a world away, until the news of the attacks, and a biting OpEd response, end up at the breakfast table. When parents avoid reacting to news, it helps their kids respond.
